Six months prior to this theft, Mask☆DeMasque made his debut, stealing the Tear of Emanon, a precious jewel. He became quite well known for stealing high value items, and for his techniques, including always leaving a calling card ahead of the crime as a warning. The real identity of Mask☆DeMasque is Ron DeLite, a persona he created when he decided to become a thief in order to fund his wife's spending habit. Ron DeLite is seen as a wimpy character when he is out of his costume.